Remember to set your clocks FORWARD on Saturday night for
Daylight Savings Time so you won't be late to Sunday services!

There will be no Church School on Palm Sunday, April
4, or Easter Sunday, April 11.

Palm Sunday, Apr. 4

7:30 am

Holy Eucharist

8:45 am

Liturgy of the Palms + HE

10:00 am

No Church School

11:15 am

Liturgy of the Palms + HE

Monday, Apr. 5

12 noon

Noonday Prayer

Tuesday, Apr. 6

7:00 am

HE + Brief Study

6:30 pm

Children's Stations of the Cross

Wed., Apr. 7

7:30 pm

HE + Healing

Maundy Thursday, Apr. 8

7:30 pm

Proper Liturgy

8:45 pm

Stripping of the Altar

9:00 pm

All-night Prayer Vigil

Good Friday, Apr. 9

9:00 am

Morning Prayer

12:00 pm

Stations of the Cross (outdoor)

6:30 pm

Stations of the Cross (indoor)

7:30 pm

Proper Liturgy

8:45 pm

Adult Monastic Supper

Holy Saturday, Apr. 10

10:00 am

Proper Liturgy

7:30 pm

Easter Vigil + Baptisms

Easter Day, Apr. 11

6:30 am

Outdoor Sunrise Service

7:30 am

Breakfast

8:45 am

Festival Eucharist

10:00 am

No Church School

10:30 am

Reception + Easter Egg Hunt

11:15 am

Festival Choral Eucharist

12:45 pm

Reception

Rites of Reconciliation

The clergy of St. Catherine's will again offer the
opportunity for private confession (The Reconciliation of a Penitent) during
Holy Week. This liturgy is found in our Book of Common Prayer, pages 446-452.
The Reconciliation of a Penitent is available for all who desire it. The
Anglican tradition has always been that all people can avail themselves
of this sacrament, some should, but none must.
If you wish to explore this sacrament, including simply inquiring about
it, please contact either Fr. Jim or Sherry for an appointment. To schedule
a time during Holy Week please call by Friday morning, April 9.
Confessions
are not restricted to times of sickness. They may be heard any time and
anywhere.

Prayer Vigil

"When Jesus arose from prayer, he came to the
disciples and found them sleeping for sorrow, and he said to them, Why
do you sleep? Rise and pray that you may not enter into temptation." (Luke
22:45-46)

Our custom is to keep Vigil with our Lord through
the night from immediately following the Maundy Thursday liturgy until
Morning Prayer on Good Friday at 9:00 AM. The signup poster is on the wall
above the resource table across from Rose's office. Please stop by and
find a half-hour or hour period of time you can sit in prayer with Christ
in his passion in the garden at Gethesemane. We will have security in the
building throughout the night hours. Won't you spend one hour with your
Lord?

Adult Monastic Meal

The Episcopal Church regularly observes two days
of fasting in our liturgical year, Ash Wednesday and Good Friday (The Book
of Common Prayer, p. 17). For those adults who wish to observe this fast,
we will once again offer a special Monastic Meal immediately following
the Good Friday liturgy. This is a time of reverence, spiritual readings,
music, and fellowship to break our fast in the midst of a community of
adults who have spent the day in special devotion to the death and passion
of our Lord. Our menu consists of Fr. Jim's fish stew (a really wonderful
recipe from a wonderful restaurant in Arkansas), fresh bread and wine or
other beverages. This is a peaceful time and a wonderful way to end your
Lenten journey. Let us know you are planning to join us by signing the
Opportunity for Ministry form in your bulletin or by calling the church
office.

Easter Egg Hunt

Our youth will offer an Easter egg hunt following
the 8:45 celebration on the day of the Resurrection of our Lord Jesus Christ.
They need your help, though! Please bring bags of wrapped candy and plastic
eggs to the church as soon as possible so they will have plenty to offer
all the young children. The hunt will be complete with Easter bunnies and
will be held out front this year, as the back of the church is still not
ready for little feet (or big feet for that matter.) If you can help please
contact Susan Burkholder at susan.burkholder cobbk12.org
or 770-579-0534.

Clergy Letter

May God Bless You

As part of my Lenten reading discipline I ran across this
Franciscan Blessing. I hope you find it as comforting and empowering as
I have:

A Four-Fold Franciscan Blessing

May God bless you with a restless discomfort about easy answers,
half-truths and superficial relationships, so that you may seek truth boldly
and live deep within your heart.

May God bless you with holy anger at injustice, oppression, and
exploitation of people, so that you may tirelessly work for justice, freedom,
and peace among all people.

May God bless you with the gift of tears to shed with those who
suffer from pain, rejection, starvation, or the loss of all that they cherish,
so that you may reach out your hand to comfort them and transform their
pain into joy.

May God bless you with enough foolishness to believe you really
Can
make a difference in this world, so that you are able, with God's grace,
to do what others claim cannot be done.

And the blessing of God the Supreme Majesty and our Creator, Jesus Christ
the Incarnate Word who is our brother and Saviour, and the Holy Spirit,
our Advocate and Guide...be with you and remain with you, this day and
forevermore. AMEN.

SPECIAL PRAYERS:
Defend all the men and women of our armed forces at home or abroad
especially in Afghanistan, Iraq, and Kuwait that they will have a sense
of your abiding presence wherever they may be.

Thanks to all who came to the J2A Auction event on March 20. It was a wonderful
evening of food, music, and fun, and the incredible deals and items up
for bid!

Thanks to everyone who donated items and services. We couldn't have done
it without you!

A big THANK YOU to all the youth and adults who worked so hard to make
this key fundraiser a BIG SUCCESS!!

Youth of St. Catherine's Celebrate
Manhood and Womanhood

Saturday night, March 27, friends and family of this spring's
Rite 13 Celebrants gathered in the Wheeler High School Cafeteria for dinner,
discussion and celebration!

Parents, leaders, vestry and friends
gathered w/Fr. Jim to discuss the meaning of Rite 13, reading a Kahil Gibran
poem about letting go of our children -- we can love them, but we can't
live their lives for them, and the teenage years are when this really begins
in earnest.

Stephanie Burkholder, explaining
her biographical poster -- each youth did a poster to illustrate their
likes and dreams and presented them at dinner Saturday night.

The Rite 13 Celebration was held at the 8:45 service on
March 28. It is a special rite of passage designed to mark the beginning
of the physical crossover that our seventh graders are making, growing
from childhood into adulthood. This event gives us a chance to tell our
youth how much we love them, to recognize their gifts and to tell them
how much we are appreciate them - the kinds of things we often forget to
do in the rush of daily life. Our celebrants this past Sunday were Stephanie
Burkholder, Joe Greger, Kelley Kilgore, Josh Kraeger, Charles McCrary,
and Bill Williams. Please keep them and all of our wonderful youth in your
prayers as they grow into their adult roles in our community of faith.

A HUGE THANK YOU to Mary Lou Shannonhouse, who did an awesome
job of coordinating the entire weekend's events with the clergy, organizing
and decorating the cafeteria beautifully for Saturday's dinner, as well
as the Rite 13 liturgy at the service on Sunday and reception following.

Lucy Hilley and Mary Lou Shannonhouse
show off the reception sheet cake.

Inquirer's class begins

Sundays at 4 PM
April 18 to May 16

An Inquirer's Class is for adults who are interested in
being confirmed, received, reaffirmed, or if you simply want to learn more
about the Episcopal Church. The diocesan service of confirmation/reaffirmation
will be held at the Cathedral of St. Phillip on May 23. For information
please call the church office or speak with any of the clergy.

May Day Planting Party and Picnic

Sat., May 1, 9 am - Noon

Come play in the dirt with us! May
Day is about flowering things that you love. Bring your family to help
spruce up six flower beds around our church grounds.
We'll top off a good morning's work with a picnic -- hot dogs, burgers,
chicken and all the fixins at 11AM ($6 for adults, $3 for children, families
no more than $30). See you there!

Helpers are needed to donate flowers
and to organize activities and plantings. Please sign up in your bulletin
or contact Gail McGill.

Looking ahead to VBS

June 21-25 -- Construction, INC!

Vacation Bible School is set this summer for June 21-25.
The theme this year is, of course: "Construction, I.N.C. (In the Name of
Christ)," -- it's all about how God remodels kids by grace through his
word. We're beginning to line up our team of volunteers for teachers, teacher
assistants, photographer, bringing snacks&hellip; parents and youth,
Rite 13 and older. Please call Sherry at the church office and let her
know you can help!

Catechesis of the Good Shepherd

The "Liturgy of the Light" Easter celebration for children
in the atrium is scheduled for Wednesday, April 14. This is the high point
of the atrium year and includes a Paschal Celebration, Raising the Alleluias,
and Love Feast. Anyone interested in this children's celebration of our
Risen Lord is invited to attend. Parents should have their children at
the church by 4:15 PM that day.

Parents, please contact Ana Martin at 678-560-9177 regarding
this celebration. Atrium is open and running on Wednesdays at 4 PM and
Sundays at 10 AM. Atrium will meet on Palm Sunday, but not on Easter Sunday.

JUBILATE!

The Jubilate Choir (formerly Blended Music) is actively
seeking members. If you are interested in joining us, rehearsals are Wednesdays
7:45 - 9 pm (7:30 for guitarists) in the Youth House. Please consider joining
us, we have a lot of fun!

We will meet on the following Wednesdays: April 14, 21
& 28; May 5, 12, & 19 (no rehearsal in Holy Week or after the school
year is over). We will provide music on the following Saturdays at the
5:30 service: April 17, 24; May 1, 8, 15, 22. If you have any questions,
please contact Susan Jablonski, 770-937-7315.

Seen at St. Cat's!

Margaret Shaw, Paul and Sharon Parisi, Susan Bayless

Al Jones, Emily Gale, Bill Ivey

Blood Drive Added at St. Catherine's
Sunday, June 20

The Red Cross is in great need of blood donations. We have
added an extra drive at St. Catherine's on June 20, from 8 AM till 1 PM.
Persons age 17 and older are eligible to donate. Signup sheets will be
available at church for your choice of time slots. Thank you for your help!

Native American Ministry
Summer Trip

Plans are underway for this summer's companion parish
trip to St. Elizabeth's, in Whiterocks, Utah. The trip dates are July 17
through 25. Three mandatory meeting dates to plan, prepare and build a
community among the participants for this trip are set for May 6, June
3, and July 8 at 7:00 PM.

This trip is a intergenerational experience and would be
great for a parent and child to share. If you are a rising 6th grader or
older or an adult and have interest in this ministry, please complete the
Opportunity
for Ministry section in your Sunday bulletin or contact Paige Schlenker
770-993-4507 or psaskins bellsouth.net
for more details.

"Daughters Of the King" Training
Begins

Daughters of the King is a religious order for women in
the Episcopal Church. We are beginning training for prospective new members.
Meetings are the fourth Saturday of the month at 9:30 AM and all women
are welcome. Call Ellen Adams, 770-977-8924 if you are interested in finding
out more.

Memorial Service

Sunday, May 2
6:00 PM

Our semi-annual memorial service is scheduled for the evening
of May 2, when we remember our loved ones who have died in the past 6 months.
If you have someone you would like included in the service please call
the church office so that we may send you a form.

Women's Retreat

Don't wait -- sign up now for the Women's Retreat, May
14-16, at the Center For New Beginnings in Dahlonega. Join us for an uplifting
time at this beautiful facility. Space is limited to 25 women, so contact
Sherry Coulter for details now! The cost is $200, which will be due with
your reservation. As always, money should not prevent you from attending.

Does God Care About Your Marriage?
You Bet!

Find out how much on an Episcopal Marriage Encounter
weekend! Marriage Encounter is 44 hours where married couples can get away
from jobs, kids, chores, and phones -- and focus only on each other. If
you'd like greater depth, growth, and enrichment in your relationship,
you'll like the difference an Episcopal Marriage Encounter weekend can
make! The next weekend is April 30-May 2, 2004, at Amberly Suites, in NE
Atlanta. Registration is limited so a quick response is encouraged. For
more information or to register, please contact: Ron & Connie Bergeron,
3350 Turtle Lake Club Dr., Marietta, GA 30067-5025, 770-951-1411, connieb mindspring.com
or go to www.stcatherines.org/atlantaeme

Your old ink cartridges can benefit us!

Just like aluminum cans, empty laser and inkjet cartridges
have value. We are beginning a program of collecting cartridges for recycling
which will earn money for St. Catherine's. We encourage you to begin collecting
them at home, and to check with businesses to see if they would like to
participate as well.

A list of the toner and ink cartridges which are
accepted in the program we are using will be available soon, and a collection
box will be set up at church. We can earn anywhere from 10¢ to $6
per item! Please be sure to check the list and only bring those included
in the program - be considerate in what you put in the collection box!
Note: please do not bring remanufactured cartridges, toner bottles, or
printer ribbons.

If you would like to help with this program, please
contact Rose at rosewolfe bellsouth.com
or at church. Thanks!

Trisha and I would like to thank our parish family of St.
Catherine's for all the support and prayers we received during David's
illness and after his passing. A special thank you goes out to everyone
who helped with the memorial service, the reception after the service,
and the meals that were brought to the home. It has been a comfort to us
and to our family in Canada knowing we have such wonderful support from
our parish family. Words could not begin to express our gratitude.

May God Bless Each of You,Susan and Trisha Roberts

Thank you to the person(s) for the gift certificate to
Aspens for dinner.

Bill & Ginney Linstrom

Dear St. Catherine's

Thank you so much for all the love and support that I felt
as I recovered from my recent surgery. The meals, cards, flowers, and phone
calls have all brightened my day. Thanks to Pete and Terri Hogan and Father
Jim for stopping by the hospital.
I especially want to thank you for your prayers as I continue to heal.

Sincerely, Gail McGill

Thank you to everyone who responded generously to
our recent request for donations of Communion wine.

St. Catherine's Calendar

Monday, 4/5

Sherry's Day Off

12:00PM

Noonday Service

6:30PM

E.F.M.

7:30PM

Boy Scouts Troop # 713

Tuesday, 4/6

7:00AM

Holy Eucharist/Lenten Study

10:00AM

Staff Meeting

6:30PM

Children's Stations of the Cross

Wednesday, 4/7

8:30AM

Construction Team

9:00AM

E.F.M.

4:00PM

No Catechesis

6:45PM

Youth Choir

7:30PM

Holy Eucharist & Healing Service

8:30PM

YANKS

Thursday, 4/8

7:30PM

Proper Liturgy

8:45PM

Stripping of the Altar

9:00PM

All Night Prayer Vigil

Friday, 4/9

9:00AM

Morning Prayer

12:00PM

Church Office Closes

12:00PM

Stations of the Cross (outside)

6:30PM

Stations of the Cross (inside)

8:00PM

A.A.

8:45PM

Adult Monastic Dinner

Saturday, 4/10

8:30AM

Men's Bible Study

10:00AM

Proper Liturgy

3:00PM

Century 2000

7:30PM

Easter Vigil & Baptisms

Sunday, 4/11

6:30AM

Sunrise Service (outside)

7:30AM

Breakfast

8:45AM

Festival Eucharist

10:15AM

No Church School

10:30AM

Reception & Easter Egg Hunt

11:15AM

Festival Choral Eucharist

12:45PM

Reception

Monday, 4/12

Church Office Closed

Tuesday, 4/13

10:00AM

Staff Meeting

7:00PM

Vestry

7:00PM

Youth Leaders

7:00PM

Women's Book Study

7:00PM

Fellowship Meeting

Wednesday, 4/14

8:30AM

Construction Meeting

9:00AM

E.F.M.

4:00PM

Catechesis - "Liturgy of the Light"

6:45PM

Youth Choir

7:00PM

Blended Music Rehearsal, YT

7:45PM

Adult Choir

8:30PM

YANKS

Thursday, 4/15

Friday, 4/16

10:00AM

Folders

8:00PM

A.A.

Saturday, 4/17

8:30AM

Finance Meeting

8:30AM

Men's Bible Study

5:30PM

Holy Eucharist Service with Music

Sunday, 4/18

7:30AM

Holy Eucharist

8:45AM

Family Holy Eucharist

10:15AM

Church School

10:15AM

Adult Choir

11:15AM

Choral Holy Eucharist

4:00PM

Adult Inquirer's Class

6:30PM

Stephen Ministers

YOUTH NEWS

Thrashers Thrill

We had a great turnout to the Atlanta Thrashers hockey
game on March 19 with 34 folks there, including 16 youth and 18 adults,
and not the least important, the Thrashers coming from behind to beat the
Florida Panthers 3-2 in the last 24 seconds! We met beforehand at The Varsity
for a nutritious meal of chili dogs, onion rings and an frosted orange
(one of the more popular orders). We also had an unexpected visitor in
Sarah Jordan who came over from the Tech campus to visit with us.

Then to the game, which was nearly a sell-out with over 17,000 attending.
If you haven't been to a Thrashers game, you need to go. It's much better
than TV because you can actually see the puck. And, you won't forget the
fire-breathing thrasher when they score! By the way, the Thrashers are
named after the Georgia state bird, the brown thrasher, which doesn't breathe
fire at all. Next time, though, I will remember to bring a jacket: they
keep the place cold as a meat locker so the ice won't melt.

Hale Sanders

Palm Sunday, April 4, Sunday School and S1F3

There is NO Sunday School on Palm Sunday, but there are
plans under way for
S1F3. Tthe youth will be watching two videos in preparation for Holy
Week, "St. John in Exile" and "St. Mark's Gospel."

For this special event, all groups will meet at from 5:30
- 8:30 pm. Please
RSVP to your youth leader now so that they will have an accurate head
count
for dinner.

Rite-13 Summer Beach Trip !!

Make sure and mark Friday - Sunday, June 11-13 for
the Rite-13 Beach trip to
Panama City Beach. We will be staying at the Blue Horizon Lodge and
Retreat
Center. Stay tuned for a flyer with more info. Sign-up deadline is
April
25th.